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Balzac, Honoré de
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Balzac, Honore de
Saint-Aubin, Horace de
De Balzac, Honoré
Balzac, H. de (Honoré de)
La Comédie humaine - Volume 02
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Com%C3%A9die_humaine
Scènes de la vie privée - Tome 2
Mémoires de deux jeunes mariées -- Une fille d'ève -- La Femme abandonnée -- La Grenadière -- Le Message -- Gobseck -- Autre étude de femme
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"La Comédie Humaine - Volume 02" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of fictional narratives written in the early 19th century. This volume primarily focuses on character studies and portrays various aspects of French society through the lives of its characters, including young brides and women navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations. Balzac’s intricate depictions of relationships and societal dynamics invite readers to explore the nuances of human behavior during this historical period. The opening of the second volume introduces us to "Mémoires de Deux Jeunes Mariées," where the protagonist, Renée, begins her life outside the convent that has sheltered her for years. We learn about her profound friendship with Louise and follow Renée's reflections on her recent departure from convent life to embrace the world in Paris. Initially overwhelmed by her past, she contemplates love, family expectations, and her newfound freedom. As Renée begins to settle into her family's apartment, her observations of Parisian life—its charm and social complexities—hint at the tensions between her romantic idealism and the realities she will face as a young woman in society. This sets the stage for her journey of self-discovery amid the contrasts of freedom and obligation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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